What is the minimum length a cable has to be free from
splices or repair (from electrode holder to end) is permitted
to be used? - ....ANSWER...10 feet
In order to protect employees working in the vicinity of
direct rays of arc, what must be put up? -
....ANSWER...Shielding of non combustible or flame
proof screens
Live parts of electric equipment operating at what voltage
shall be guarded against accidental contact by cabinets -
....ANSWER...50 volts or more
What else can be used to guard live parts electric
equipment operating at 50 volts or more? -
....ANSWER...In locations, rooms, vaults , behind screens
that only qualified personnel can access them
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What is a deceleration device? - ....ANSWER...Any
mechanism, such as a rope grab, rip stitch lanyard,
automatic self retracting lanyard which dissipates a
substantial amount of energy during a fall arrest or limits
the energy imposed on an employee during fall arrest
What are exposed power lines? - ....ANSWER...Electrical
power lines which are accessible to employees and are not
shielded from contact, (includes extension cords and
power tool cords)
What is a fabricated frame scaffold? - ....ANSWER...A
scaffold consisting of platforms supported on fabricated
end frames with integral posts, horizontal bearers, and
intermediate members
What is a guardrail system? - ....ANSWER...A vertical
barrier, consisting of, but not limited to, top rails, mid rails,
posts, erected to prevent employees from falling off a
scaffold platform or walkway to lower levels
What is a ladder jack scaffold? - ....ANSWER...A
supported scaffold consisting of a platform resting on
brackets attached to ladders
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What is a lifeline? - ....ANSWER...A component
consisting of flexible line that connects to an anchorage at
one end to hang vertically or both ends to hang
horizontally and serves as a means for connecting other
components of a personal fall arrest system to the
anchorage
Scaffolds and their components must be capable to
withstand supporting how much weight without failure? -
....ANSWER...At least four times the maximum intended
load applied transmitted to it
What are unstable objects? - ....ANSWER...Means items
whose strength, configuration, or lack of stability may
allow them to become dislocated and shift and therefore
may not support the loads properly imposed on them
The OSHA act was signed by what president? -
....ANSWER...Richard Nixon
What date was the OSHA act signed? -
....ANSWER...December 29, 1970
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When did the OSHA agency actually come into being? -
....ANSWER...April 28, 1971
What does OSHA stand for? - ....ANSWER...Occupational
Safety and Health Administration
What is OSHA's mission? - ....ANSWER...To assure safe
and healthful working conditions for working men and
women by setting and enforcing standards and by
providing training, outreach, education, and assistance
What type of agency is OSHA? - ....ANSWER...An agency
of the U.S. department of labor
What is the general duty clause ? - ....ANSWER...Shall
furnish employees employment and a place of employment
free from recognized hazards that could cause death/
serious physical harm, shall comply with OSHA standards,
each employee shall comply with OSHA standards, rules,
regulations
Employers must do what three things with OSHA safety/
health hazards? - ....ANSWER...Follow, find, correct
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